What Human Food Can Cats Eat

Cats are obligate carnivores.

Ever wondered what cat safe human foods are available to give your furry little loved one. They cannot survive on vegetables alone. They don’t produce certain proteins and enzymes in their body, so they need meat to provide them. Your vet can tell you more about it if you ask them. Also, before putting your cat on a raw diet, please consult a professional first.

However, there are a number of human foods that you can feed your furry friends as a snack. Make sure any excess fat is trimmed off, as it can cause health problems if they have too much.

What human food can cats eat

Meats

These meats are generally considered good treats:

Chicken

Turkey

Beef

Liver

Boiled Eggs

Canned Tuna/Salmon

Fruits and Vegetables

Some fruit and vegetables can be good for your cat. Don’t feed them in excess, and make sure you supervise in case of choking.

These fruits and veggies are generally considered good treats:

Pumpkin/squash

Peas

Cucumber

Steamed Carrot/broccoli

Banana

Blueberries

Grains

Some cats won’t eat grains, and too many carbs are bad for your kitty. In moderation, some of these can be good for them (plain, of course!)

Cooked corn

Couscous

Oatmeal

Dairy

Dairy should mostly be avoided, as cats don’t digest lactose very well as they age. If you do give dairy, make sure it’s low lactose or very small amounts.

In small portions:

Hard cheese

Lactose-free milk

Avoid These!

These are some things your cat shouldn’t be given. Many of them, like grapes, can cause serious problems like kidney failure. Please take care to keep your kittens safe!

Things to avoid:

Fat

Garlic

Onion

Coconut

Alcohol

Coffee/caffeine/chocolate

Grapes/raisins

Raw meats

Bread dough

Nuts

Bones

Milk

Chives

Candy/gum

Xylitol

Human supplements

Spinach*

*Spinach can cause bladder stones in some cats

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